UNDERSTANDING ORGANISTAION, UNDERSTANDING JOB MARKET, GETTING READY FOR JOB

ASSESMENT NO. 1 COMPANY PROFILE OF KUENE + NAGELS

SUBMITTED BY: DEEPANSHU WADHWA PGP20125704

This Company is an individual member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). All transactions are subject to the printed conditions of Carriers involved as this company is not a common Carrier. All transactions with the Company are subject to the FIATA Rules for Freight Forwarding Services as adopted by this Company (copies available on request from the Company), which, in certain cases, exclude or limit the Company's liabilities. Generally the Company's liability for loss of or damage to goods is limited to 2 SDR per kg of the concerned goods, liability for delay is limited to the freight, and liability for other type of loss is limited to SDR 10.000 each occurrence. The information contained in this document is confidential information and may also be legally privileged, intended only for the individual or entity named as the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any use, review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this document is strictly prohibited. Operating on five continents with more than 48,000 employees at 830 locations in more than 100 countries; since its foundation in 1890, Kuehne + Nagel has developed from a small shipping agent into one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics services. Whatever part of the world its people come from, together they embody a unique corporate culture: excellent training and further education, uncompromising customer orientation, a strong sense of responsibility and the courage to make quick decisions. These are characteristics that make Kuehne + Nagel a global player and technological leader in logistics today and in the future.

CHALLENGES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. AND KUEHNE + NAGEL'S PERSPECTIVE.

The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of innovative logistics solutions. No other industry has made such consistent efforts to reduce costs and outsource non-core activities such as production, assembly and logistics services. The relocation of production to countries with low wage costs is a move which has motivated subcontractors to expand their operations in these countries. However, existing capacity can not be reduced nearly as fast as new production capacity is created at these new locations. The result: growing pressure on unit costs. A central aim of automotive logistics is, therefore, to continuously identify and take advantage of potential opportunities for cost reductions. Outsourcing is one of the most efficient ways of achieving this. The growing complexity of the industry presents another exciting challenge. Despite mass production, the products are becoming ever more individual; a form of microsegmentation that is due to the explosive development of electronics and its steadily growing importance in the industry. In addition, the wide geographical spread of the automotive production networks in comparison with other industries brings new demands. Whereas in other industries only sourcing takes place on a global scale, in the automotive industry production and maintenance are also spread all over the world. The function of logistics in this industry is to create a geographical balance across the globe. Therefore, a continuing challenge into the future will be the ability of logistics providers to address the relocation of production capacity and the shifting of complete factories to balance global demands. Automotive logistics will be just as dynamic in future and Kuehne +Nagel is ready.

THREE KEY SUCCESS FACTORS. THE UNIQUE KUEHNE + NAGEL SERVICE

Dependability, flexibility and worldwide availability of capacity: With its high quality standard and global network, Kuehne + Nagel is ideally placed to meet these three key demands of the automotive industry. Kuehne + Nagel solutions accompany the automobile through the whole of its life cycle, generating true added value for all concerned: for suppliers through inbound logistics, for OEM's through production logistics and for OEM's and after market suppliers through outbound logistics and after-sales service. The service modules which have been specially developed for the automotive industry are based on three key success factors: a global logistics network, cutting edge technology and highly qualified staff. The global network with high availability and adaptable to the needs of the individual customer is the backbone of all services. The use of state-of-the-art information technology ensures complete visibility within the network, right down to part level (Kuehne + Nagel Material Management System). And a carefully conceived training plan with systematic staff development programs ensures that there are excellently trained staff at every Kuehne + Nagel office. To ensure that its staff understand the customer's business, Kuehne +Nagel specifically recruits candidates with a background in the automotive industry, or places members of staff on secondments to automotive firms for on-the-job training. To ensure solutions success, Kuehne +Nagel has developed a customer transition integration model that combines these three critical success factors. Early in the preliminary phase of a project the right questions are asked, milestones are defined, controlling instruments are activated and IT connections prepared. According to the philosophy of Act like an owner, this focused project management ensures short implementation times for the customer.

Kuehne + Nagel creates value across the automotive industry via our extensive global network, industry expertise and powerful technology
We have both the resources and expertise to provide a highly competitive edge in automotive logistics across the globe. The tried and trusted service we offer, gained from long experience in the sector, is designed specifically for the automotive industry. Our global logistics network, state-of-the-art information technology and highly-qualified experts, all contribute to a spirit of innovative thinking, and to a record of highly successful implementation. Our automotive service supports the entire product life cycle of a vehicle:

INBOUND LOGISTICS
Kuehne + Nagel's inbound logistics services supply domestic and international car production sites with all material necessary for efficient manufacturing. These include the consolidation of products from multiple suppliers, and flexible management of incoming goods to ensure that lead times are met. We also offer customs clearance and transportation services to the warehouse / manufacturing site.

PRODUCTION LOGISTICS
Our range of services includes: Warehousing / Sub-assembly Kitting Pre-assembly of components Various forms of production line feeding such as o Just-In-Time (JIT) deliveries o Just-In Sequence (JIS) services o Removal and processing of empty load units.

OUTBOUND LOGISTICS
Outbound Logistics services include the multi-modal distribution of goods for suppliers, production plants or distributors.

AFTER SALE SERVICES

In after-sales services / spare parts services, we operate complex distribution networks and warehouses using fully automated warehouse equipment and providing value added services to ensure that dealers receive the support necessary to keep customers satisfied.

PACKAGING SERVICES
We provide: Wood packaging Industrialised packaging Returnable packaging solution Temperature controlled and specialised packaging customised to meet our clients requirements. The need for the right packaging design and concept is important for the automotive industry especially given the complexity, lean production processes and globalised supply chains. We also provide two specialised packaging concepts for the automotive industry: Corrosion intercept services (sub-point to packaging) One of our unique value-added services for the automotive industry is its corrosion intercept service, which is a substitute for oil, wax or polish. We are the only logistics provider with the rights to use this effective anti-corrosion material in the packing process. This is just one of many services available from our packaging solution centre. Completely / semi-knocked down services (sub-point to packaging) We offer the entire spectrum of logistics services for preparing, transporting and importing vehicles which are packaged as completely knocked down (CKD) or semi-knocked down (SKD).

TYRE LOGISTICS
We provide a set of specialised logistics services for plant logistics warehouses and tyre distribution centres, allowing tyre manufacturers to focus on production while receiving reliable international logistics support from a world class provider.

REVERSE LOGISTICS
We cover the entire supply chain for the automotive industry including managing return flows. In the field of automotive logistics that means the handling of returnable units, repair and maintenance services as well as return goods under warranty from dealers and distributors.

Kuehne + Nagel provides complete, multi-modal transport services, leveraging our capabilities as the worlds leading seafreight forwarder and top-class airfreight solutions provider.

I AM LOOKING FOR KUENE+NAGEL COMPANY AND MORE OVER I WANT TO HAVE MY JOB IN THE AUTOMATIVE SECTOR AS I AM HAVING A LOT OF INTEREST IN AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR AS I HAVE EXPERIENCES A LOT IN MY FAMILY BUSINESS WHICH IS OF CAR ACCESSORIES AND I NEED TO ENHANCE MYSELF TO INCREASE MY POTENTIAL TO DO WORK. MORE OVER THE PACKAGES WHICH THE COMPANY IS GIVING IS ALSO VERY GREAT AND I AM HAVING INTEREST OF MY OWN IN THE LOGISTICS BUSINESS. I WANT TO BE THE AUTOMOTIVE HEAD OF THE COMPANY AS THE MAIN WORK OF THE HEAD IS TO COORDINATE WITH THE CLIENTS AND TO ARRANGE THE BEST SUITABLE PRICE AND FACILITIES TO THEM. THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT FIRSTLY TALK TO THE CLIENTS AND THEN GIVE THEM THE DETAILS AND MAKE THEM TO DEAL WITH THE COMPANY AND GIVE THEM OFFERS SO THAT THEY STAY REMAIN WITH THE COMPANY.